S55-Swapped E30 M3

A team of six students from Colorado had to build a SEMA ready E30 M3 with a “heart transplant” of BMW’s newest M3 motor (S55) in less than one year in a home garage and raise awareness for the Morgan Adams Foundation, a children’s cancer charity. Two full years were spent planning and working with the automotive aftermarket’s best minds to develop plans for the car and procure the best components available. A successful final product is one that reaches a new level of fit, finish, design or mechanical ingenuity without being derivative. This level of excellence is a direct result of pairing enthusiasts’ fresh ideas with the industry’s best experts.

In eleven months, the team built an E30 M3 dressed for the street with a groundbreaking drivetrain and chassis beneath for SEMA. After SEMA, an additional seven months were spent refining the car by a group of the mentors and three of the students. The final product is known as the HA.3.

Specs

Performance

F80 M3 Engine (S55B30) and Transmission (6 Speed) – First Swap of its Kind in the World
All 6 F80 Coolers and Pumps with Custom Plumbing, 4 Fans, and Controllers
CSF F8X Charge Cooler in BMW Alpine White (CSF#8082)
CSF F8X Heat Exchanger (CSF#7078)
Stainless Steel Oval Exhaust from Ouroboros Fabrication

Suspension

MCS 3-Way Remote Dampers and True Rear Coilovers
Tubular Suspension with Custom Geometry Arms from SLR Speed
Extensive Hidden Chassis Reinforcements
Full Nut and Bolt Restoration Down to Bare Metal
Every Plastic or Rubber Component Replaced
Chassis Consulting and Components from Bimmerworld
Custom Subframes

Wheels & Tires

Forgeline Centerlock Wheels w/ Offsets to Accommodate Custom Suspension and Brake Components

Interior & Exterior

Cardinal Red Napa Leather Interior
Leather Wrapped Dash, Console, and Pillars
Carbon Fiber Spoiler and Gurney Flap
Many Brand New, Hard to Find “NLA” Parts Sourced Worldwide Over a 3 Year Period (Headlights, Taillights, EVO 3 Body Parts)